Higher Education in the West Midlands has a long tradition of helping companies grow and develop their business through consultancy, research, technology transfer, training, short courses and student placements. Members of West Midlands Higher Education Authority (WMHEA) include all thirteen institutions of the West Midlands. They offer a broad range of services to West Midlands businesses. WMHEA aims to help universities and HE colleges realise their potential regional contribution to the economy and society